INTERCULTURAL MISCOMMUNICATION AND STEREOTYPES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Abstract

This study examines the phenomenon of intercultural miscommunication and the persistence of stereotypes in modern diplomacy. Globalization has multiplied the frequency of intercultural contact, yet diplomatic dialogue continues to suffer from cultural misunderstanding, ethnocentrism, and language bias. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Edward T. Hall, Geert Hofstede, and Stella Ting-Toomey, the paper analyzes how differences in communication context, hierarchy, and cultural values affect negotiations between states. Case illustrations from East–West diplomacy—including Korea’s cultural diplomacy, Uzbekistan’s emerging regional cooperation, and misunderstandings within Western alliances—demonstrate that cultural awareness is inseparable from political success. The study concludes that intercultural competence, empathy, and stereotype reduction are essential to sustainable global relations.